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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,184.02 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,184.02 and 465.02 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,184.02 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,184.02 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,184.02 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 550,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,592.98/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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